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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
47900 KES ($473 USD)
access_time over 6 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent y third transfer on Secondary school fee for my daughter for 10,000 KES.I spent the balance on plastering my three room house whose extension I carried out using my second transfer since as a widow, proper shelter has been an issue to me.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($481 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
When I received my second transfer, I had plans of extending my house which was initially 2 roomed and very tiny to host all my family members. Secondly, I renovated the roof of my kitchen which was previously grass thatched that subjected me to frequent repairs. Finally, I purchased a wheel barrow that I saw to be very helpful in transportation of water and other goods such as farm produce.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is the acquisition of peace of mind after having all my plans accomplished. One of such plans were extension of my house which could not allow me have peaceful nights as I had to think throughout the night on how I would get money and kick off the project.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($97 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
When I received my second transfer, I cleared college fees arrears for my son in a mechanical course. It is this season that I managed to clear all the balances for my son without relying on borrowings and therefore I am debt free now.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received my first transfer, I felt very excited! It was at 17:23 Hrs and I was looking after my cows. I had to drive them home immediately in order to inform my son, who is currently in college about this. This is because I perceived it as a breakthrough in our lives and all our troubles would cease!
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access_time over 7 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest challenge currently is paying school fees for my children.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest time of the day is in the evening when my children are back from school and we are just sitted together as a family sharing how our day was.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
I feel great happiness within me to be among the people going to receive this transfer because it is going to help me fulfill my needs.
